Melia and Jo - by Billy Aronson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Melia is scientific and loves to create things in her backyard laboratory, but her inventions just aren't quite right. Enter Jo, her new friend with an artistic spirit. This whimsically illustrated picture book introduces the benefits of STEAM-focused curriculum. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Melia and Jo will be to STEAM what Rosie Revere is to STEM.

Melia is scientific and loves to create things in her backyard laboratory, but something is missing. Her inventions just aren't quite right. Enter Jo, her new friend with an artistic spirit. When you add the arts to sciences, something magical happens! This whimsically illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to the benefits of STEAM-focused curriculum.

Review Quotes

"A delightful story of a cross-racial friendship between two kids who realize how much they need each other and the passions that each brings to the friendship."--Kirkus, STARRED review "Aronson and Oxley (creators of the PBS Kids series Peg + Cat) celebrate the power of STEAM."--Publishers Weekly "A great book for encouraging kids to apply themselves to the STEAM disciplines, work together, and make friends. A strong choice."--School Library Journal --

About the Author

Billy Aronson and Jennifer Oxley are the creators of the PBS kids' show Peg + Cat, which has won Emmy Awards for music, design, writing, acting, and best animated preschool show. They live in Brooklyn, New York.